AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade Talks: Brazil and the U.S. are set for fresh in-person tariff talks in late September, with Brazil pushing back on what it calls unjustified unilateral duties ahead of the G20 in Washington. Austerity & Taxes: Colombia’s government is weighing a major state shake-up that could cut the number of ministries from 18 to 13 as it prepares for possible tax increases. Brazil Politics & Courts: Brazil’s Supreme Court crisis is back in focus as the country’s elite face pressure to engage with the standoff. Aviation Rules: Brazil’s aviation regulator ANAC has started enforcing tougher penalties for unruly passengers, including potential bans on domestic flights. Energy & Security: Mexico’s 2026 defense and security budget is drawing new tech investment, with XTEND planning a regional robotics hub in Mexico. Regional Diplomacy: BRICS wrapped up in New Delhi with a climate and energy-security push, while leaders reiterated support for the Paris Agreement. Human Rights & Safety: Dominican authorities are investigating the death of a Haitian-born businessman found buried under concrete in Santo Domingo Oeste. Economy Watch: Peru’s anchovy season is disrupted by El Niño-linked warm waters, with major knock-on effects for fishmeal and fish oil supplies.
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